Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is a salt lake in southern Israel's Judean desert, bordered to the east by Jordan. It is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water and the lowest point on the planet, with its origins stretching back four million years. Its arid desert climate is characterized by year-round sunshine, warm temperatures, and little precipitation.

For thousands of years, the Dead Sea has piqued the interest of travelers from the Mediterranean region. It was King David's seat, one of Herod the Great's earliest resting sites, and a source of items ranging from Egyptian mummification myrrh to potash. to manufacture fertilizer.

While the lake's coastline has grown in popularity as a spa and resort destination, the area is also seeing a surge in religious tourism. The city of Jericho, where Jesus is supposed to have treated blind beggars, lies just minutes northwest of the Dead Sea, as are several other cities in the area, including the famed Sodom and Gomorra, as well as Zoar and Admah. While the lake is too saline for aquatic life, the adjacent desert is home to a variety of creatures, including hares, foxes, and leopards, which hikers will encounter while visiting the Dead Sea's natural reserves.

Basin countries: Israel, ‎Jordan‎, and ‎Palestine

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